News

24 February 2012

BeiDou-2/Compass Satellite Launch Imminent

A Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) has been issued by Chinese authorities for a satellite launch on Thursday, February 24, at about 16:20 UTC. According to web reports, the launch from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center will orbit the fifth geostationary satellite in the BeiDou-2/Compass constellation.